To live, or to die?Death came in many flavors, but sometimes, life could taste far worse."Don't think you can intimidate me!" Coleman's whole body quivered, his fingers white-knuckled around the dagger at Bermita's throat. He screamed at Alexander, "I've got a hostage! Bermita's life is in my hand
"The Vittorio Business League was facing a season of upheaval."In the grand living room of the Quain estate, the patriarch, Radnor Quain, sat in the central seat of the sofa. His gaze was fixed on his son, his brow creased with worry. "For years, the major families have worked together in harmony,
As Santiago reached out to Sean…Alexander, Amber, and their companions had made their way back to the Phoenix Grand Hotel.Stepping into the presidential suite on the top floor, Amber gave Alexander a knowing nod before helping the still-petrified Bermita into the en-suite bathroom for a much-neede
Half an hour later, they were on Twilight Avenue, where the dimly lit backstreets came alive.That was the stomping ground of Sean, the Gun King.The weak light from the street lamps barely made a dent in the chaos of the streets where walls were plastered with nonsensical graffiti. At the mouth of
A parking lot turned into a graveyard, not a soul spared?Sean bit down hard, his hand inching toward the sleek black pistol strapped to his leg.That gun was his lifeline.Since arriving in Phoenix City and battling titans from across the globe, his lightning-fast draw has downed countless warriors
Alexander was gone, and Aaron's crew quickly fell in step behind him.The silence in the sprawling underground lot was deafening, the breaths of those left behind sounding sharp and intrusive.A chilling hush had settled."Sean? Sean?" Time seemed to stretch on before one of the faction leaders must
The line went dead.Santiago stood there, petrified, his hand clutching the phone, shaking ever so slightly.It was not fear that shook him—it was pure fury.Back when Twilight Avenue was a no-go zone for outsiders, Sean's influence was middling at best. It was the Quain family's backing that allowe
The Quain family faced dark clouds looming overhead.However, the overseas branch of New Chesire Group presented a stark contrast. Since the start of the workday at 8 a.m., numerous oriental merchants had gathered, making it seem like a bustling marketplace."Miss Chesire, it's a pleasure to see you